9 Byrds of South Carolina

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1. Carolina Wren

The Carolina Wren is the state bird of South Carolina.

2. American Robin

American Robins cluster at night in large groups and then disperse into smaller groups during the day to look for fruits and berries.

3. Killdeer

The Killdeer will often pretend to be harmed to draw a predator away from it’s nest.

4. The Cardinal

When with a female, male cardinals get very aggressive if anything comes into it’s territory.

5. Great Horned Owl

Great Horned Owls who have coupled and mated have a permanent territory, while single owls will search broad expanses for a suitable territory and a mate.

6. American Black Vulture

American Black Vultures are generally silent, but can make soft hisses and grunts. They are gregarious, and roost in large groups.

7. Purple Martin

The Purple Martins (<—female~male—>) are the largest North American swallow and they are aerial insectivores, meaning that they catch insects from the air.

8. Barn Swallow

The Barn Swallow is the most widespread species of swallow in the world.

9. Blue Jay

Blue Jays have a wide variety of calls and also have quiet, almost subliminal calls which they use among themselves in proximity.

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